What are hairlocks !!
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Topic: What are hairlocks !!
Posted By: jodie
Subject: What are hairlocks !!
Date Posted: June 20 2005 at 2:30pm
| Are hairlocs the same as micro-rings, i have just looked on the hairlocs site and they dont give much info? |
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Posted By: TanglesRC
Date Posted: June 20 2005 at 2:43pm
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they are similar yet a bit different. the hairlocs are made of copper and the rings are sometimes made of aluminum. the origional hairlocs had some problems with the copper causing the hair to leave a green mark on the hair, espicially blondes. They ahve since corrected the problem. IF applied correctly, as with ANY method, there should be minimal damage to the hair. If not applied or Removed, correctly there could be breakage and damage. Again, as with any method. Do your research, learn all you can, go on consults with stylists and ask to see portfolio and get references. Then you can make an educated decision! check out my site S
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Posted By: jodie
Date Posted: June 20 2005 at 3:39pm
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Thanks for that tangles' i'm really interested, are the hairlocs attacged to the extension instead of pre-tipping, then place into rings?? ------------- *jodie* X |
Posted By: TanglesRC
Date Posted: June 20 2005 at 4:20pm
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no, the microclyinders are threaded into the clients hair, then the pre tipped strand is inserted into the clyinder, and then closed, when it grows, the cylinder is opened up VERY carefully and then takes out the hair and then moves up and then reclosed.
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Posted By: Jenny_RR
Date Posted: June 20 2005 at 6:02pm
| A lot of us here have had terrible experiences with hairlocs. I would recommend doing an extensive search on the site, and seriously considering the risks, costs, etc., before you make any decisions. :) |
Posted By: amm
Date Posted: June 20 2005 at 6:08pm
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Curious how Hairlocs corrected the problem? Did they send out some information to their certified people or is it that you're just not noticing the copper turning the hair green anymore? ------------- http://shrinkies.net - Extension Supplies & Virgin Brazilian Hair |
Posted By: CyberMane
Date Posted: June 20 2005 at 9:30pm
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Hi Jodie! I find that the Mirco-rings {the Korean version, right? aka extentubes, right?} are thicker whereas HairLocs/ EuroLocs are thinner. The thinner the shell or ring the easier it is for me to squeeze shut and remove gently. The thicker it is, the more arthritic my hand becomes and it is so darn thick that it is so hard to open. My newly found fave are the protubes. The hair didn't discolor as much as they did with the copper- but I wouldn't worry too much about the greenish color. They wash out anyway I've gotten other clients come to me from other HairLocs/EuroLocs stylists, so I've seen some awesome jobs and some not so great. So I'm convince that it really is not the method, but the stylist's expertise! Best of Luck! Charlene ------------- http://www.cybermane.com - CyberMane.com |
Posted By: TanglesRC
Date Posted: June 20 2005 at 11:04pm
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Jenny- i hear ya, thats why i first came to this board, to see and hear and to learn. I do not open up the shells as most people do, which does help on not damaging the hair. Amm - they didnt send out a letter to the certified stylist, however after meeting with the owners in person, (which by the ay are amazing people)i did notice and man did i really start checking after reading some horror stories on here, that my hair and my clients hair wasnt turning green anymore. Cyber~ yes your right it does wash out, however its frightening when no one tells you it could happen. Just like you, i am very open and up front with my clients. i really like the ones from hairpiece(protubes) too and the dinkie links as well are a good second. as jenny said, do your reseach, ask to see references and a portfolio of THEIR work. s ------------- Bringing beauty, one head at a time... |
Posted By: jodie
Date Posted: June 22 2005 at 5:52am
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Thanks for that guys, where would i find pro-tubes & dinkie links, just to have a look at them? ------------- *jodie* X |
Posted By: mochachip
Date Posted: June 22 2005 at 7:35am
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Cyber, I always call Docs version microrings, and extentubes actually is a brand several people sell. Anyhow they are different. extentubes are thinner walled than rings. That's not to say hairlocs/Eurolocs aren't thinner yet but... |
Posted By: CyberMane
Date Posted: June 22 2005 at 9:06am
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Yup, I think so too- but still a pain to remove.
I'll stick to my protubes- I really love them. I don't see a lot of green as with the copper ones. I guess it's because of the different metal. Protubes is aluminum- that's what the hair shop says. I also like their price! 
Charlene ------------- http://www.cybermane.com - CyberMane.com |
Posted By: CyberMane
Date Posted: June 22 2005 at 9:07am
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jodie wrote:Posted By: Club Salon
Date Posted: June 29 2005 at 10:17am
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Jodie, I have been wearing extension in my own hair for about six years and during that time I had tried almost every method that is out there. I found hairlocs to be the worst and most expensive. I tried them twice with 2 different salon and the results were the same. I now pefer the fusion methods for myself and my clients. I totally agree that you really have to be careful when you select your stylist, so do your research and good luck ------------- Club Salon http://www.clubsalonspa.com |